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1xN MEMS Optical Switch
The 1xN MEMS Optical Switch is a high-performance optical switching device based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) technology. It is available in various channel configurations, including 1×4, 1×8, 1×16, 1×32, and other custom channel counts, enabling flexible optical signal routing from a single input port to multiple output ports.
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1xN MEMS Optical Switch
The 1×N MEMS Optical Switch is a high-performance optical switching device based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) technology. It is available in various channel configurations, including 1×4, 1×8, 1×16, 1×32, and other custom channel counts, enabling flexible optical signal routing from a single input port to multiple output ports.
This MEMS-based switch features low insertion loss, excellent repeatability, and high reliability, making it ideal for applications in optical network monitoring, fiber sensing, instrumentation, and data center automation.
The device provides fast switching time (≤15 ms) and long mechanical durability exceeding 10⁹ cycles, ensuring stable performance even under demanding environments.
Both single-mode and multimode versions are available, covering O/C/L/L+ bands or 850 nm / 1310 nm wavelengths. The switch offers high isolation (≥50 dB), low polarization dependence (≤0.15 dB), and a wide operating temperature range from –20 °C to +85 °C.
Different form factors (M1–M5) and fiber options (bare fiber or loose tube) are supported, along with various connector types such as FC/SC/LC/MPO, making integration convenient for OEM system design.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Mode | SM | MM | ||
| Center Wavelength | 1310/1550/1625/1650nm | 850/1310nm | ||
| Operating Wavelength Range | O/C/L/L+ band | 850±30nm/1310±30nm | ||
| Insertion Loss | @CWL Single-band ≤0.8dB (N≤8) ≤1.0dB (8<N≤16) ≤1.3dB (16<N≤32) ≤1.5dB (32<N≤64) ≤2.0dB (64<N≤144) ≤2.2dB (144<N≤256) |
@CWL Dual-band ≤1.0dB (N≤8) ≤1.2dB (8<N≤16) ≤1.5dB (16<N≤32) ≤1.7dB (32<N≤64) ≤2.2dB (64<N≤144) ≤2.4dB (144<N≤256) |
@CWL Single-band ≤0.8dB (N≤12) ≤1.0dB (12<N≤16) ≤1.8dB (16<N≤128) |
@CWL Dual-band ≤1.0dB (N≤12) ≤1.2dB (12<N≤16) ≤2.0dB (16<N≤128) |
| WDL | ≤0.3dB (N≤64) ≤0.4dB (64<N≤144) ≤0.5dB (144<N≤256) |
≤0.3dB (N≤16) ≤0.4dB (16<N≤128) |
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| PDL | ≤0.15dB | ≤0.2dB | ||
| Return Loss | ≥45dB | ≥30dB | ||
| Crosstalk | ≥50dB | ≥30dB | ||
| Repeatability | ≤±0.05dB | |||
| Switching Time | ≤15ms | |||
| Durability | ≥10⁹ Times | |||
| Input Optical Power | ≤500mW | |||
| Operating Voltage | DC 5V±10% | |||
| Operating Current | ≤50mA (N≤16) ≤250mA (16<N≤64) ≤350mA (64<N≤144) ≤500mA (144<N≤256) |
≤50mA (N≤16) ≤250mA (16<N≤64) ≤350mA (64<N≤128) |
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| Operating Temperature | -20 ~ 85°C | |||
| Storage Temperature | -40 ~ 85°C | |||
| Dimension (L×W×H) | M1: 34×24×11mm (N≤64, Bare Fiber) M2: 60×24×11mm (N≤16, Loose Tube) M3: 90×55×12mm (16<N≤64, Loose Tube) M4: 100×100×12mm (64<N≤144, Loose Tube) M5: 110×141×12mm (144<N≤256, Loose Tube) |
M1: 34×24×11mm (N≤16, Bare Fiber) M2: 60×24×11mm (N≤16, Loose Tube) M3: 90×55×12mm (16<N≤64, Loose Tube) M4: 100×100×12mm (64<N≤128, Loose Tube) |
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Notes:
- Within operating temperature and all SOP.
- Excluding connector.
- WDL is measured in a ±20nm range at 23°C.
Pin Configuration
| Pin No. | Pin Assignment | Signal Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1/M2 | M3/M4/M5 | |||
| 5 | 1 | D0 | Input | Data bit (D0) (low-order) |
| 2 | D5 | Input | Data bit (D5) | |
| 2 | 3 | VCC | Power | Power Supply (DC 5V, 1.0A) |
| 4 | D7 | Input | Data bit (D7) (high-order) | |
| 5 | D6 | Input | Data bit (D6) | |
| 4 | 6 | GND | Power | GND |
| 7 | D4 | Input | Data bit (D4) | |
| 6 | 8 | D1 | Input | Data bit (D1) |
| 9 | 9 | TXD | Output | Data Transmit (TTL Level) |
| 10 | 10 | RXD | Input | Data Receive (TTL Level) |
| 7 | 11 | D2 | Input | Data bit (D2) |
| 8 | 12 | D3 | Input | Data bit (D3) |
| 12 | 13 | /BUSY | Output | Low level means ready to reset or receiving data |
| 14 | /ALARM | Output | High level means running error | |
| 3 | 15 | /STROBE | Input | Falling edge execution data bit |
| 14 | 16 | /RESET | Input | Low level reset to channel 0 |
| 11 | GND | Power | GND | |
| 13 | MODE | Low level: data bit control switch. High level: UART control switch |
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| 1 | NC | No connection | ||
Notes:
- The electrical interfaces of M3, M4 and M5 modules is Molex 87833-1620. Molex 87568-1694 connector is recommended.
- Only the serial port is available if the number of channels exceeds 16 when using M1 and M2.
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